What is the connection to the Psalms and this 

what holds us back from surrendering entirely 

Break 1

How do you answer the question of does God rea

Carol

Break 2

Laurie

If we are to experience suffering why should w

IL – Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick for the last chapter of our special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: “Total Surrender to God”
(6:17) What is the connection to the Psalms and this last word of Jesus?
(15:29) what holds us back from surrendering entirely to the will of the Father?

(19:50) Break 1
(20:57) How do you answer the question of does God really care about me and can I trust Him?
(28:54) Carol - I'm an associate for an order. I serve worldwide for the sisters from home. I suffer from terminal illness. It's that surrender to God we're all trying to get to.
Why does God allow suffering?

(36:23) Break 2
(38:33) Laurie - Husband and I suffered 2 miscarriages. Another born and survived only days. Knowing God had a greater purpose. I figured we'd have 5-6 kids. I worked at a daycare. We adopted two children. God places these things before us and uses us as an instrument.
(43:23) If we are to experience suffering why should we be faithful Christians?
Serenity Prayer

IL &ndash; Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick for the last chapter of our special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus &ndash; today&rsquo;s topic: &ldquo;Total Surrender to God&rdquo;
<ul>
<li>(6:17) What is the connection to the Psalms and this last word of Jesus?</li>
<li>(15:29) what holds us back from surrendering entirely to the will of the Father?</li>
</ul>
(19:50) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(20:57) How do you answer the question of does God really care about me and can I trust Him?</li>
<li>(28:54) Carol - I'm an associate for an order. I serve worldwide for the sisters from home. I suffer from terminal illness. It's that surrender to God we're all trying to get to.</li>
<li>Why does God allow suffering?</li>
</ul>
(36:23) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(38:33) Laurie - Husband and I suffered 2 miscarriages. Another born and survived only days. Knowing God had a greater purpose. I figured we'd have 5-6 kids. I worked at a daycare. We adopted two children. God places these things before us and uses us as an instrument.</li>
<li>(43:23) If we are to experience suffering why should we be faithful Christians?</li>
<li>Serenity Prayer</li>
</ul>

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Total Surrender to God: 7 Last Words of Jesus (part 7) – The Inner Life – March 27, 2026

what is the teaching of the Church on war?

Where do Military people celebrate Mass?

Paul

John

Ralene

Norma

Shelly

Mike

Bishop Joseph Coffey joins Patrick to discuss Veterans and the Military 
(3:10) what is the teaching of the Church on war?
(8:16) Where do Military people celebrate Mass?
Robert - Met the Bishop a few years ago. He was invited to Dayton where 2 of my daughters were confirmed. So cool and laid back.
(15:17) Paul - If he's on the field with the soldiers, and runs out of wine but has hosts, can he celebrate mass without wine and just the host?
John - I saw him in Philadelphia. I have children in the Military. shook hands with him. Both active duty. Want to thank him for the chaplaincy.

(20:00) Break 1
(21:54) John - How do the priests get recruited for military?
Lisa – How can we involved with the Archdiocese of the Military?
(25:45) Ralene - Thank you . They're out there in danger and helping men and women grow. Dear friend who was in the army and assisted chaplains at Mass. Friend built portable kneelers. Also have RCIA (OCIA). Armor of God.
Vicki - He was here for many years as a pro life supporter. Thank him for his protection for all and hello from San Diego.
(30:55) Noma - How does the chaplain have ranks in the military? I thought they were just a priest.
History of the Chaplains in the Military.
(36:36) Shelly - I'm military family and want to share my experience how important it is to have military parishes and life.

(40:12) Break 2
(42:59) Mike - All the military chaplains are commissioned officers I believe. What is the highest rank of a chaplain?
Kevin - I'm a military retiree. the value of chaplains specifically to leaders who have to make hard decisions.
How can we encourage military chaplaincy?

Bishop&nbsp;Joseph Coffey joins Patrick to discuss Veterans and the Military&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(3:10) what is the teaching of the Church on war?</li>
<li>(8:16) Where do Military people celebrate Mass?</li>
<li>Robert - Met the Bishop a few years ago. He was invited to Dayton where 2 of my daughters were confirmed. So cool and laid back.</li>
<li>(15:17) Paul - If he's on the field with the soldiers, and runs out of wine but has hosts, can he celebrate mass without wine and just the host?</li>
<li>John - I saw him in Philadelphia. I have children in the Military. shook hands with him. Both active duty. Want to thank him for the chaplaincy.</li>
</ul>
(20:00) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(21:54) John - How do the priests get recruited for military?</li>
<li>Lisa &ndash; How can we involved with the Archdiocese of the Military?</li>
<li>(25:45) Ralene - Thank you . They're out there in danger and helping men and women grow. Dear friend who was in the army and assisted chaplains at Mass. Friend built portable kneelers. Also have RCIA (OCIA). Armor of God.</li>
<li>Vicki - He was here for many years as a pro life supporter. Thank him for his protection for all and hello from San Diego.</li>
<li>(30:55) Noma - How does the chaplain have ranks in the military? I thought they were just a priest.</li>
<li>History of the Chaplains in the Military.</li>
<li>(36:36) Shelly - I'm military family and want to share my experience how important it is to have military parishes and life.</li>
</ul>
(40:12) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(42:59) Mike - All the military chaplains are commissioned officers I believe. What is the highest rank of a chaplain?</li>
<li>Kevin - I'm a military retiree. the value of chaplains specifically to leaders who have to make hard decisions.</li>
<li>How can we encourage military chaplaincy?</li>
</ul>

Veterans and the Military - The Inner Life - May 22, 2026

who is the Holy Spirit?

Why do none Christians show signs of the fruit

Jackie

what is the difference between the Gifts and h

Anne

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss the Fruits of the Holy Spirit
(3:53) who is the Holy Spirit?
What are the fruits of the Spirit?

(19:58) Break 1
How are the fruits of the Spirit an antidote to the desires of the flesh?
(25:33) Why do none-Christians show signs of the fruits of the spirit?
How does Nature and grace build upon each in cultivating the fruits of the Spirit?
How does humility play a role in the fruits of the Spirit?
(36:59) Jackie - I'm in my mid-70's. in the late 60's we were confirmed. I really believed what they said the holy spirit was with you the whole time and that's what got me through life.

(39:40) Break 2
What fruit should I develop in order to overcome Obsessiveness or compulsiveness?
(43:52) what is the difference between the Gifts and he Fruits of the Spirit?
(45:47) Ann - Tension that exist between fruits of the spirit and family who struggles with dependencies. Can be difficult to maintain the fruits. would like some insight.

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss the Fruits of the Holy Spirit
<ul>
<li>(3:53) who is the Holy Spirit?</li>
<li>What are the fruits of the Spirit?</li>
</ul>
(19:58) Break 1
<ul>
<li>How are the fruits of the Spirit an antidote to the desires of the flesh?</li>
<li>(25:33) Why do none-Christians show signs of the fruits of the spirit?</li>
<li>How does Nature and grace build upon each in cultivating the fruits of the Spirit?</li>
<li>How does humility play a role in the fruits of the Spirit?</li>
<li>(36:59) Jackie - I'm in my mid-70's. in the late 60's we were confirmed. I really believed what they said the holy spirit was with you the whole time and that's what got me through life.</li>
</ul>
(39:40) Break 2
<ul>
<li>What fruit should I develop in order to overcome Obsessiveness or compulsiveness?</li>
<li>(43:52) what is the difference between the Gifts and he Fruits of the Spirit?</li>
<li>(45:47) Ann - Tension that exist between fruits of the spirit and family who struggles with dependencies. Can be difficult to maintain the fruits. would like some insight.</li>
</ul>

Fruits of the Holy Spirit - The Inner Life - May 21, 2026

Difference between Devotion and Worship?

Why should we go to Mary in order to love Jesu

Laurene

What is a Consecration?

Laurel

Sophia

Father Lance Harlow joins Patrick to discuss Devotion to Mary
The inspiration behind the book on Mary
(8:51) Difference between Devotion and Worship?
How does humility keep devotion to saints focused on God?
(12:54) Why should we go to Mary in order to love Jesus better?
How does Mary draw us to Jesus?
Laurene - My devotion to Mary has been a growing process. I haven't always understood devotions because I thought they were distractions with my relationship to Christ. I'm gradually coming out of that now.

(20:31) Break 1
Gosia - Miracle with my devotion. My mom lived in Poland. Found out she was in ICU. She had been bleeding and didn't know where from. Went to chapel and begged Mary to save my mom. Next day, found out they didn't know what happened. All tests were normal. Blamed it on lab error. It's increased my devotion to Mary.
(24:39) Laurene - My devotion to Mary has been a growing process. I haven't always understood devotions because I thought they were distractions with my relationship to Christ. I'm gradually coming out of that now.
Email about a good approach to receiving Mary
(31:47) What is a Consecration?
Yesenia - I'm a Mexican American catholic. What about the phenomenon of apparitions? She has been a diplomat for the human race and has appeared so many places. Could you talk about that?

(39:32) Break 2
(41:30) Laurel - Could you explain the Miraculous medal of Mary?
(45:27) Sophia - Getting past the fear to get to pray the Rosary. I experienced what I prayed for after 54 day novena. I've been trying to developed my devotion again, but it's hard to do it. How do I get to that again?

Resources:
Vermont Catholic          

https://www.vermontcatholic.org/
The Echo of God eBook

https://visitationproject.org/collections/november/products/the-echo-of-god-ebook-1?srsltid=AfmBOooOYljhNHKvqzYBErsRXjASsusLBqymauQPfzAjR9FGjOxQ1Ctr

Father Lance Harlow joins Patrick to discuss Devotion to Mary
<ul>
<li>The inspiration behind the book on Mary</li>
<li>(8:51) Difference between Devotion and Worship?</li>
<li>How does humility keep devotion to saints focused on God?</li>
<li>(12:54) Why should we go to Mary in order to love Jesus better?</li>
<li>How does Mary draw us to Jesus?</li>
<li>Laurene - My devotion to Mary has been a growing process. I haven't always understood devotions because I thought they were distractions with my relationship to Christ. I'm gradually coming out of that now.</li>
</ul>
(20:31) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Gosia - Miracle with my devotion. My mom lived in Poland. Found out she was in ICU. She had been bleeding and didn't know where from. Went to chapel and begged Mary to save my mom. Next day, found out they didn't know what happened. All tests were normal. Blamed it on lab error. It's increased my devotion to Mary.</li>
<li>(24:39) Laurene - My devotion to Mary has been a growing process. I haven't always understood devotions because I thought they were distractions with my relationship to Christ. I'm gradually coming out of that now.</li>
<li>Email about a good approach to receiving Mary</li>
<li>(31:47) What is a Consecration?</li>
<li>Yesenia - I'm a Mexican American catholic. What about the phenomenon of apparitions? She has been a diplomat for the human race and has appeared so many places. Could you talk about that?</li>
</ul>
(39:32) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(41:30) Laurel - Could you explain the Miraculous medal of Mary?</li>
<li>(45:27) Sophia - Getting past the fear to get to pray the Rosary. I experienced what I prayed for after 54 day novena. I've been trying to developed my devotion again, but it's hard to do it. How do I get to that again?</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Vermont Catholic&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.vermontcatholic.org/">https://www.vermontcatholic.org/</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The Echo of God eBook
<ul>
<li><a href="https://visitationproject.org/collections/november/products/the-echo-of-god-ebook-1?srsltid=AfmBOooOYljhNHKvqzYBErsRXjASsusLBqymauQPfzAjR9FGjOxQ1Ctr">https://visitationproject.org/collections/november/products/the-echo-of-god-ebook-1?srsltid=AfmBOooOYljhNHKvqzYBErsRXjASsusLBqymauQPfzAjR9FGjOxQ1Ctr</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Total Surrender to God: 7 Last Words of Jesus (part 7) – The Inner Life – March 27, 2026

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